Still getting ragged cuts? Try this. Essential woodworking table saw jig.

How to make zero clearance throat plates and dado insert plates for a table saw. Particularly a saw without the standard 1/2" thick plates.

0:00 Why you need a zero clearance plate
1:48 Cutting new blanks to size
3:50 Cutting the zero clearance slot
7:10 How to use the plate
7:50 45 degree plate
8:53 Dado insert plate

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[ErinAkil]

Steve Ramsey is the VERY FIRST YouTuber you should watch if you are considering upping your woodworking game. I had only ever done construction-grade projects when I started watching his videos almost a decade ago. Now I get to work in a real woodworking shop, I teach kids classes almost every week (virtually now thanks to covid), and everyone in my extended family and neighborhood comes to me to fix anything made of wood (Thanks Steve!)
Watch this man and grow your interest and skills.

[joelcopeland]

Just an idea... when I just need it for a cut or two I lower my blade, cover the insert with blue tape then turn on the blade and raise it through the tape... Lasts for a few cuts. Nice to see the Micro jig back in action...

[desigrad]

Love the simplicity with which the information is delivered. Thank you Steve!

[michaelmontgomery]

I don’t even own a table saw, still watched the whole video!

[rickcperry]

Steve, before you cut the curved edges... Raise the blade the push the piece forward the desired amount to make room for the riving knife. this way you can cut the kerf for the angled blade with knife. Then cut the front and back curved parts accordingly. Also I've installed a smaller diameter blade in the saw to start the initial cut of the kerf and then switch back to the regular size blade to complete the cut. Keep up the great vids!!! Love them all and thumbs up every one.

[necrojoe]

Oh my, I never thought to layer-up the center section. I've struggled with trying to carve down thicker material. Thanks for that tip!

[specialagento]

I’m glad that you showed using your plate with the standard riving knife. I’ve seen a number of videos about making these, and they all focused on adding a homemade riving knife insert (thin strip of wood) to the zero clearance plate. I was starting to worry that there was some reason you couldn’t use the regular installed riving knife.

Also, when I cut the blade slot in mine, I left the standard plate in, lined my fence up with the very edge of the plate, and ran the zero clearance piece through upside down. I ran it most of the way through, and the cut was long enough for my riving knife.

[tomhostetter]

I joined a Delta 36-725 Facebook group and the people there know and do all sorts of modifications to this saw... i support small business and bought 3 plates made from mdf and were made on a CNC, cause i was part of the group i got a discount and waa happy to buy mine... great tutorial however if i need a special plate and dont have the time to wait

[Belg]

Steve, when I make mine I use one of my 8" outside dado blades can do everything in one shot (for making the first thru cut). For my needs.

[mpd]

The way I cut my kerf, is to double stick tape the new insert right on top of the factory insert then just raise the blade up and it cuts the slot. Then remove and insert zci and it is good to go. Maybe this will help someone.

[andreipopescu]

Welcome back, , Old Steve". :) Love the podcast. Keep doing it your way. It is the best way. Greetings from Denmark.

[Segarra]

The always-helpful Steve strikes again!!!! Now I know what I'm working on this weekend!

[hillcountrygarage]

I'll definitely need to make one of these zero-clearance inserts. Thanks for the quick tutorial.

[squarelevelplumb]

I put in a smaller blade, circular saw to make the first cut.

[mariushegli]

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[kyoopihd]

I like the recommendation of the Masonite - I'll probably switch to that! Been using 1/2" plywood to make my plates but it's a pain to shape the underside because it's too thick.

[deany]

Great video Steve. Finally a vid for making an insert plate for older, smaller table saws, like my very old Makita jobsite saw with its teeny tiny plate. Your workshop and moderately-priced tools are similar to mine. Only difference is that I need to convert my workshop back into a garage when I'm done. That's why I l can relate to your videos. THANKS!!!

[michaelbedell]

Always a great presentation of top craftsmanship.

[ObsessiveAboutCats]

I've gone back to this video several times. Now I have a new saw and need it again. THANK YOU for posting it; it has been extremely helpful! You are wonderful and your work in generating this content is very appreciated.

[ObsessiveAboutCats]

Thank you SO MUCH for posting this! I will definitely be making a few of these! Also I lol'd at "that flippy-floppy thing". Perfectly descriptive.